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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1954
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text shows a request for Perkins diesel trade details with references to engines and models. The note mentions available power ranges and appears to solicit specific Perkins diesel information for various trunks and engines, but the text is garbled and incomplete.
Notice requests tender for water works and public health staff in Sydney with a Public Works department deadline, plus probate actions in Gloucester and Sydney. Includes addresses, officers, and filing timelines for statements of accounts and executor actions in the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
A grave notice honors Fredavicke Willam, aged 80, who passed away after long illness. The obituary expresses sorrow from his devoted wife and children, recalling a life full of memory and love. God knows the time of farewell, and the family asks readers to remember him with fondness.
A Gloucester bowling club reports a large turnout to boost a Spastic Centre appeal. donations exceeded two hundred pounds, with over twenty eight men and three women contributing. organizers hope favorable conditions and continued support will sustain the drive.
Local athletics note reports Jona Behnsider of Tipparery winning the Manning Valley 100 yard dash title at the Macksville Gift meet. Outcome celebrated as a regional sprint success with notable competitor names among a compact field.
Early reports describe five new series of control methods for the black beetle. The note mentions soil tests and application timing as key factors in reducing crop damage and increasing yield. Further details are awaited from agricultural researchers.
A crowded junior field surged to the fore as the juniors secured top honors in singles and doubles events. Notable results included Mrs Sl fond and J Henderson winning mixed doubles, with W Dearié and J Henderson claiming the ladies doubles.
Esmed wins his first singles title defeating Darvin Andrews in a tight final. Millan of the toe and Strong play kept the match even as both contestants showed steady form and powerful returns. The clash featured consistent accuracy and aggressive serving from start to finish.
The Maraatartar club hosts a night tennis draw with Willow Vala facing Cone eon and Siem Culley Barrington meeting Wanderers. Matches set for Friday night with teams Maraatartar Mo 1 and No 3.
Reports from the Cloucestar Coa Chan event note Consistent Golf and other players contesting Stableford marks. Scores include 30 pol Saree, J Gie tay J Hrlce 2, Anton i 20, W Garner 40, A Botan 18, with mention of Mixed Tours championships aboard a Sunday session. The season’s final major event and upcoming Fortar Tuncurey meeting on October 22 are previewed along with a new mania attraction and preparations by Wiete ammecatas.
A fragmentary price list shows Quarta Lattertrade and Quarto items with various weights and finishes. Entries include imported bonds, white bond reams, and quotable perream quantities with price marks in shillings. The text notes that prices are above and quoted in local currency, with tax indicated and references to high quality imported goods.
A fragmentary commercial list shows prices and items such as cattle, tallow, tin, and other commodities with varied figures. Mentions include heavy trade terms, car parts, and generic notes on goods and services, but OCR distortions obscure full meaning and entity details.
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